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Clicking any heading in the main data area (at right) will scroll the page back to this top position. Use the following links to jump to the associated section in the main data. Common Names Common Uses Countries of Distribution Family Name Grain Heartwood Color Luster Natural Durability Numerical Data References Regions of Distribution Response to Hand Tools Scientific Name Strength Properties Synonyms Texture Trade Name Tree Size Scientific Name Asteriastigma macrocarpa Trade Name Ailiyam Family Name Flacourtiaceae Synonyms Hydnocarpus macrocarpa Common Names Ailiyam, Malaimargaretti, Malankummatti, Vellanangu, Vellei nangu Regions of Distribution Oceania and S.E. Asia Countries of Distribution  [VIEW MAP] India Common Uses Light construction Heartwood Color Greenish to greyish Grain Even Straight Straight Texture Medium Fine Fine Luster Low Natural Durability Perishable Non-durable Tree Size Tree height is 10-20 m Response to Hand Tools Easy to Work Strength Properties Density (dry weight) = 38-45 lbs/cu. ft. Numerical Data Item Green Dry English Density 40 lbs/ft3 Weight 39 31 lbs/ft3 Item Green Dry Metric Density 641 kg/m3 References Bourdillon, T.F.,1908,The Forest Trees of Travancore,Travancore Government Press Chowdhury, K.A., Ghosh, S.S.,1958,Indian Woods: Their identification, properties and uses Vol. I,Dilleruaceae to Elaeocarpaceae,Manager of Publications, Delhi, India